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$121+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Des Moines (RIC - DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DSM
Feb 23 — Mar 21
Sun 2/23
Sun 3/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$121
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$606
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 18, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:00 amRIC - DSM
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/238:00 amDSM - RIC
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:16 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/206:30 amDSM - RIC
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/16$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/115:35 amRIC - DSM
2 stops6h 25mSouthwest
Sat 6/216:00 amDSM - RIC
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/17$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2512:21 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Mon 4/282:09 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/18$397
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:00 amRIC - DSM
2 stops9h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/203:34 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/17$403

Find flights from Richmond to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 18, 2025.

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Price

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-2:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 3/23

8:00 am-8:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

$251

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

6:16 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

6:30 am-12:12 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$297

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/11

5:35 am-11:00 am

2 stops6h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 6/21

6:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$377

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/25

12:21 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

2:09 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$397

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

2:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

3:34 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$403

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/27

9:18 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$121

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/28

6:02 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$153

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/27

5:40 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 01m

$184

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Deals found on 2/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Des Moines in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Richmond to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Richmond to Des Moines at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated February 18, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,423 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,423 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,423 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,246 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,423 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,779 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,423 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
768 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,423 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,423 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Des Moines round-trip from $297. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $377, and Delta, from $397. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Des Moines for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Richmond to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$295Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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